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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
II. Rider Haggard complains that the
Americans stoal his works.
The Five Sisters.
There MeLe five fair sisters. and each had an

TIC FINt NISItIS,
There were five fair sisters, and each had an
aim
Fora would fain be fashionable dame;
Scholarly SuSan's selection was books;
Coquettsh Cora cared more for good looks;
Anna, ambitious, aspired for wealth;
Sensible Sarah sought first after good health.
So she took DR. Pierces Golden Medical Dis
cOvery and grew healthy and blooming. Cora's
beauty quickly faded; SUsans eyesight failed
from Oyer-Study; Flora became nervous and
fretful in striving after fashion, and a sicky
family kept Annals husband poor. But sensible
Sarah grew daily more healthy, charming and
intelligent, and she married rich.
4 Dallas lady was giving her daughter instruc-
tions in etiquette and how 10 acquire a husband.
IF a gentleman enters the room etiquette de-
mands that you arise from your seat and ad
vance a few steps 70 meet him with bright,
sunny SMILE But suppose no gentleman ever
comes into the ROOM Then, of course you
don't change your position; you remain just as
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
Willie Studies Evolution.
" ashington Critic.

Papa, how do they catch monkeys?"
inquired Willie, who had been to the me
nagerie.
THE best way nowadays, 1 think, is by
means of double-barreled hustle and
triple sized cart-wheel hat and fancy
parasol."
Yes remarked Willie's mother, mus
ingly, Il used to be very much addicted
to those little foibies before we we're
married"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

Omaha man-"You make pretty good
profit out of cotton-seed oil now, don't
you?" Southernor Some do. but l
don't" why nots" Badly located"
"Oh! Too far from the RAILROAD, / sup.
pose!" mo, am on RAILROAD: but
there isn't manufacturer of leaf lard
or creamery butter within 500 miles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

permanently, and she has had no return of
It Another case i that Of Mr. r. Il. KYLE
lower tNa App0mattON county. Va. who
writes, November. lS>6: Was 2lllct,d far
several years with rheumatism and crew
verse all the time, Eminent physicians
gave no relief; had SYasuls. and was not ex-
peCtcd 20 hive, was rubbcd all over with 81.
Jacobs Oil The first application relieved.
the second removed the PAM continued use
cured me; no relapse in 1--we wears and do as
much work rs ever These are proofs of the
perfection Of the remedy. ana. taken IN CON
elton with the miracles performed in other
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
lTer M l-s

FREEl To MERCHANTS ONLY: One Williams
Perfection" Electro Magnetic Battery. Address,
at once, y. W. TANsIi-L n Co, Chicago.
A Professor Croker has taught a horse TO sit
down without lying, "a feat which is said never
10 have been accomplished before" Man still
has the buSie on the horse, however. The former
can sit down without lying. or he can lie without
sitting down, or lie can sit down and lie at the
lima
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
She Put Phosphorus on Her Toe.
Alta California;

A lady of this city, whose little feet are
always daintily shod, is also the unfor-
tunate poss6ssor of an obstinate and
burning corn upon the smallest toe of
her left foot. ChiropOdists had dug tun-
nels through that corn, yanked at 1t with
nippers, smeared it with singing ONT
ments, and, in despair, suggested ampu-
tation. The corn held the fort and sue
cessfully resisted the assaults of the best
razor the lady's husband possessed-used,
of course, without his knowledge. Final
ly kind friend suggested that if phos-
phorus was rubbed on the afflicted toe
the corn would succumb. The lady de-
termined to try the remedy, and did so
Just before retiring the other night, and
forgot to tell her liege lord what she had
done.
The boar of midnight had struck in ST..
Mary's Cathedral clock whe2 the husband
suddenly awoke, and was somewhat
startled to see the flash of FREELY at the
foot of his bed. Sleep was again assert
ing its mastery, when once more the
sheen of that FREELY caused the husband
to open wide his eyes. He could not
recollect ever having seen FREELY IN
California, but he could not disbelieve
his senses. Again and again that FREELY
flashed its haleful CLEAN, effectually ban
ishing all thought of sleep from the now
thoroughly aroused and wrathy husband.
He determined TO end his own misery
and the firefy's existence simultaneously.
He reached out III the dark, grouped with
his hand about the carpet until he felt
his own heavy shoe. He seized the wea-
pom, slowly and cautiously raised himself
in bed, and lifting high the sturdy bro
gan brought it down with vigorous
whack on the innocent FREELY.
A wild shrek, an avalanche of bed.
clothes, and the husband lay sprawling
in the middle of the floor, while his wife
rolled around the bed clasping her foot
and moaning in anguish. 1t was not
freely. 1t was the phosphorus anpointed
toe,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
Consumptton Surely Cured

To the Editor: Please inform Your reG lcrs
That | have Il positive remedy for the above
numrd disease. BY its timely use thousands OF
hopeless cases have be II permanently curul
sh.li hF glad to send two DO ties of my remedy
ThIG 10 any OF your readers who have cuusump-
tion Il ;ncy VIII soUl me their Express and
7. q. lltross. Resp ctiullv,
q. /. AL0CL-AL. ". c.. Isl PnErl St. y Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
To be continued.

The farmer can not well get along with
out having at least few cows. He is
therefore interested, be it eve- so little,
in making them pay. and can not afford
TO shut his eyes to an opportunity of
acquiring points on profitable dairy man
agement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

There Is chain of prairie-dog towns
along the Texas and Pacific road begin
ming west of Abilene and extending
nearly to Big Springs The little fellows
always climb upon their hills and squat
on their hind feet TO watch the train 90
By. Hunters say it is almost impossible
TO kill one Of the dogs and get his body.
so quickly does he dive into his hole ct
the explosion of the gun Frequently. if
fatally hit, the little turnover falls dead
into his earth domicile- Men have trie d
TO make them come ont CT their burrows
By pouring grea. quantities of water IL
At the racth of the hole, but they vil zot
emerge even az that treatment Some Of
the villages cover five acres Of ground
aud their territory extends for 100 miles
along the railroad track.
A smiling woman only wants wings to
be an angel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

"No,' said the chairman of Missouri board
of education, the application of this hyar SuoOz1
er II have 10 be refused
why's He's we'll dedicated"
His eddication is all right, but nary dude III
teach this hyar school while I'm on deck This
feliar goes TO a drug store and asks for mineral
water when he wants drink"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
THE SPECIAL OFFER

Of THE NoUTH's COMPANION, which we have,
published, includes the admirable Double Holiday
Numy erS for Thanksgiving and Christmas, with
coOred covers and full-page pictures,
twenty pages each. These. with the other week
all new subscribers who send Sl75 for a years
subscription to January, 1889 TIE COMPANION
has been greatly enlarged, ia finely illustrated,
and no other weekly literary paper gives SO much
for 50 low 4 pricR
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

CHAPTER WI, --BEFnRE rus STATUE.
lt was uig3t--,leai II, and the sill.
encc lay on the browning CRY like a cloud.
Secretly, as oVildoerS, SIR Henry Curtis,
tmsiopogaas, and myself threaded our
way through the passages towards a by
entrance to the great Throne Chamber.
Once we were met by tie fierce rafting
challenge of the sentry. gave the cOun-
terstsn, aud the man grounded his spear
and let rs pass. Also we were o..lcers of
tae Queens body-guard. and IN that ca
pacity had right 10 come and so unques-
tion d.
We gained the hall in safety. So empty
and SO still was it. that even when we had
passed the sound of our footsteps vet
echoed up the lofty walls, vibrating family
and still more family aaainst the carven
roof, like ghosts Of the footsteps of dead
men haunting the place that once they
trod.
II was an serie spot, and itoppreSsed me-
Tho moon was full. and threw greet pen
ellis and patches of light through the high,
windowless openings in the walls, that lay
pure and beautiful upon the blackaess OF
the marble floor, like white flowers on n
coffin. One of these silver arrows fell upon
the statue of the sleeping Rademas, and of
the angel form bent over him, ill.mining
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

The three RS brought Regret Reproach and
RemorSe 10 a great political party in 1881 The
three P's, when signfying DR.. Pierce's Purgatiye
Pellets. bring Peace 10 the mind, Preservation
and InrlecLInn of hnalIh 10 lhe hnlN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

\ religious weekly recently spent much time
in discussing "llow 20 Bring Young Men into the
ChurChSN That is easy enough. Hire a police
m IN 10 prevent young men from lounginS around
taN church doors during the services. Then they
Will have To 70 in or miss the girls,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

sWater as s Medicine" read Kentucky
politician in a sanitary journal. Next
some blame fool will be advocating water
as beverage he added, in tone of
deep disgust.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
CAUGHT on THE FLY.
A VaQuero While on His Horse LaSsoes Swan
in MidAir
Chico LColO Enterprise.

SilicO NSoil enterprise.
The fame of the Mexican or the West
ern States cowboys with the RATA is
world wide, and their unerring skill and
marvellous feats with the rawhide braid
have been told and retold. Oftimes we
hear of these wonderful performances,
but only set them down as having come
from the too-imaginative brain of news
paper man. But now Chico steps to the
front and gracefully acknowledges the
bakery IN feat of riata-twirling thst
eclipses Buffalo Bills Wild West Combina-
ton in its palmiest times.
Frank Couple is chief vaquero on the
Rancho Chico, and his old horse, Buck,
with almost human intelligence, is known
to all the boys on the ranch. Frank, as
sisted by his horse, has lassoed every
thing from a wild Western steer to Gin
namon bear, and the other day set the
top feather in his cap for the world to
compete for. General Bidweu has in his
deer park large pond, in which grace
full white swan proudly floats. Some
days ago the bird escaped, and all efforts
to capture him proved futile. Shooting
him throug the wing was finally sug-
gested when Copple happened along, and
on being told what was the matter he
injury to it. He was told TO go ahead,
and off he started after his swanship,
which when he saw Frank, arose in the
cir AID sailed out to Sandy Gulch, Frank
follow wing on his horse, but no way could
he find of catching the bird, until the
coiled RATA at his side suggested an idea,
novel and startling. Why not lassoo the
bird2 And just that quick was the sixty
foot horse-hair lariat unwoupd. What
favored the plan most was that the bird
flew only from thirty to forty feet from
the grGand; but another difficulty pre-
scented itself-Frank could not throw his
RATA from sitting position. So, speak
ing to old Buck" he sprang to his feet
in the saddle and started at full gallop
after the bird, which arose and began fly
ing. Now he was under it, with the swan
forty feet in mid lair. Once, twice, three
times the rope circles around his head
and Is thrown with quick unerring aim
upward and outward. 1t cats the air and
settles gracefully over the wings of the
swan. The struggling bird was drawn to
the ground and taken to the park, where
it is now confined. Frank received many
thanks and congratulations for his I'M
surpassed skill and daring throw with the
RATA.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

it not be reasonably called daylightg
As for instance, take the case of Captain
Sargent 5, Day, Gloucester, Mass, who
writes April Is, 1881: Some time ago |
was suffering with rheumatism. | used
small portion Of s., Jacobs OIL and was cured
once have known it to fail. Will never be
without a bottle" Captain Day also re-
oeived circular letter and in reply under
date of July l, 1887, he says: Il used the
Oil rs stated and was permanently cured Of
rheumatism by its use" During the inter
vening six years there had been no recur-
renee NJ the pain. Also letter from Mr.. u.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

The spherical tendency of Americans
il astonishing We play ball all Summer
and go TO balls all Winter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
How to Gain Flesh and Strength.

Use after each meal Scott's Emulsion with
Hypophosphites. 1t is as paiatable as milk, and
easily dgested. The rapIdity with which delicate
people improve with its use is wonderful. Use it
and try your weight. AS a remedy for Con
sumption, Throat affections and Bronchitis it is
uHequaled. Please read Il used SCOTS Emul-
sion in a child eight months old with good results.
He gained four pounds in a very short time, "
THO. PRIM, NJ D., Alabama
A Massachusetts fish-raiser says Ger
man carp are little better than suckers
and not quite as good rs bullheads
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

Washington street Celestial attended an ag-
rcultural fair recently, and grows vehement
when he relates his experience. Questioned as
to h opinion of American farm products, he re-
Piled: ''Dulia on de led dolla on de blaCk-dol-
Ia on de eyCly tinE-hele2! lO-ee wheel-uo led,
no black-uo uCthinG-C binee nance busted
goliy! Ughr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

Mrs. Gewgaw must be woman who suffers
great distress" remarked MIR. Pert, as he obServ.
array Of jewelry.
she hasn't that reputation. sir" replied Mr.
Oracle; why do you infer soy
, Merely upon the way she rings her hands q"
was the response
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
CATARRU CIIRFn

clergyman after years OF suffering from that
ioatilSoIne disease Catarrh, and vSinly irving.
which completely cured and saved him IRON
death. Any sufferer from this dreadful disease
sending a self addreSSAI stamped envelope TO
Prof, ! \. Lawrence, 2l2 East 9th st, New York,
W. - raca.NN Lhe naclna ire OF charca-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
THE habit Of running over boots or shoes cor
re,Ls-l with lvnll-s lnt,ant Hal SLilf.,r,.,rs

Il see you're printing a good deal about the
correct thing in fall styles" said tailor TO an
editor
YES sir"
We'll, while you're going in on that tack
suppose You print something about the correct
thug in settlement OF hills - -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

Coughs and Colds. Those who are suffering
from Coughs Colds, Sore Throat, etc, should try
ERNMN'S bRNNCIIAL. IRNCHES. Nod ONLY IN hnrrS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

NJ CONVERSE, Nt the
Warren (MaSS.l
Herald, dated July
9, 1887, rs follows
IN response "a
yours Of June -,
would say that in
1850 my wife had q
severe attack Of
rheum atiSm in
shoulder and arm,
SO that she could
not raise her hand
to her head. \ few
applications Of St
Jacobs Oil cured her
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
Catayyh

May affect any portion of the body where the mu-
cous membrane is found. But catarrh Of the head
is by far the most common, and. strange to say the
most liable to be neglected 1t originates in cold,
or succession o. colds, combined with impure
Ilood. The wonderful success Hoods sarsaparllla
has had in curing catarrh warrants in urging all
who suffer with this diselse to try the peculiar med
cine 1t renoyates and iuyigorates the blood, and
tones every organ.
a have been troubled with that annoying disease,
nasal catarh and have taken all kinds Of blood pur-
fers but never found relief till used Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, which 1 am confident will do all that is
q lined Hurrah for Hoods Sarsaparilla" ]. L.
RoUrT harrisburg, KY.
4 have taken Hoods Sarsaparlla for catarrh and
It has done me great deal Of good. recommend it
to all within my reach. Hoods Sarsaparilla has been
worth everything to lHe." LUTHER D. RoBDIS5
East Thompson, CT.
EAnn-Stc GayG xiliA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
DAYLIGHT.

fla gentleman BY
the name Of Day
volunteers to throw
the light of his ex.
rerienee into the
aarkened places Of
misery so tn at
others may 50 and
do as he has done
and enjoy life. NAV
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11

smiling woman only wants wings to
be an angel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
R. RAIRD'S GRAEUIES

": 9
"a sure Dyspepsia, MaIaria, Plies,
"a Heart Disease, Impure Blood,
Kidney Disrnss, Torpid Liver
nabitual Constipation Ess.--"-ss---sssl
III Etc. A new principle. a uawIf ssf
81 remedy. Purely legtsta 81 --e-ksb
bic. full size Box teut a sssE,
y postage prepaid. 70 ans invalid. or
their friends sending their add ess Il
i've account of case, symptoms, etc, Ad.
hN. BAIRD. Ibf W. 23d st, NY,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-11
DR.. HOBERShCk'S
GERNOUS DEBILITY Pills
| CURE Fits !

Whor say cure DO not mean merely 70 Sup tnein
radical cure. have made the disease of FITS EPlL-
GPSY or FALLING SICKNESS lifelong study. 4
warrant my remedy the worst Because
others have failed Is for not receiving
cure Send At once for n treatise and Free Bottle
Of INV infalhle remedy Give Express and Post Ofco.
VI q. ROOT. M. q fs3 penri ~. New York.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-11-17
l.raccIlanl Gems.

Mr.. JOS. a. Gcrnand has built an ice
house upon his property
The old pipe organ in the church here has
been renovated and tuned by Prof Crctts of
Baltimore, Md.
The abutmcnts for the iron bridge over
Owens Creek at IIoovcr's Mill are ready for
SAID structure, and the iron for the same is
expected now at any time.
Mr.. l.. {. Smith has handled quite CON
siderable quantity of hay during the month
of October, having shipped "a car loads to
Baltimore, a total Of lG5 tons Of hay. He
has two presses steam and horsc-pDWcrI GO
ing almost regularly, and at this date has
about 30 tons ready for shipment. Mr.. :.
is now putting aCstc:n of 60, barrel capacity
in his engine shed alongside of the engine,
so as to do away with the continuous hauling
of water when packing, which will be a coin
ycnicnt Improvement, and q saving OF labor
and time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-11-17
We Go a-aDucking.

On Wednesday morning we went a-duck,
ing and when evening came we had thirteen
--unlucliy number say you? Well we guess
not, for on Friday we went out again and
gathered in nineteen, in all thirty two,
Wednesday was uncvcnttul, yet to he lik"n.
to no other days enjoyment shooting. 10
sail about in rapid gong skill, that ohcy"d
the helm and the helm in the hands of Il mas
ter Ike Mr.. Curricr, WAS in itself II wondrous
cnjovmcnt
Ducks Well we were just below the
world renowned Su$qnrhanna Flats; the air
was alive with them and the water was coy
cred with them down the bay, up the North
East iycr up the SusQuchanna Flats SINGLE
ducks-,luckS in pairs, in Ines in clouds
thousands OF ducks, millions of ducks. We're
all the ducks that we saw, dead and loaded
in box cars and a train made up Ona straight
piece of track all the locomotives owned by
the W. Md railroad would not be able 70
start that train up II grade of ten feet to the
mile --and we got thirty.tWo.
On Fri lay, having vcnlurcd too near for
hidden ground (wa,cr) occupied by the sink
boxes, we saw suddenly bearing down upon
us, the river police boat and in hclmsman
Curriers' desire to cross the Turkey Point
line, he snapped off the ruddcr and it looked
for a time As though We would suffer the pen
atty fan outraged law, but the policeman
suddenly changed his intention and bore
down upon another otlcAdcr, overlook him
and we were saved This mishap cost us
about one third of thrday as we had to 60
home and get another boat.
AT night on Friday, after a supper of roast
duck fit for the gods, prepared by his cstima-
bic wife, Mr.. Curricr, during an ugly gale
took lis to Georges Wharfto start hOmcwald
This was an exciting trip to us black dark
ness, the wind Il gale, the river sccthing and
the spray dashng across the boat lrrcprcS-
siblc Tim. kcanc was on the look scout tor
pound nets, boats or other distractions and
took us through safely. Once float of STA
weeds foulcd the bow and Tim informed US
that "thc old thing had jumped into II bulc
of hay" and with other very funny sayings
Tim managed to keep we green uns anus
ed
We must not fail to advise such as may
contemplate trip on the Ericsson Steamers
to make choice of the Richard Wiling; Clerk
John skinner of this boat will he kindly re-
membcred for his courtesy and for the very
scrviccabIe information given us, While one
occupying a like position on an
other boat of that line will be remembered
for very different reasons
Doc. laid us out pretty badly the first day,
but we de very much better on Friday the
s-r,larc is a success and Doc says II certain
. w do like to shoot the big gun in fact, he
was heard to say 1t several times,
Result cords of genuine fun acres of i'm
agnatlvc future exploits, Il rciuvcnating of
of our whole being, a rift IN the cloud that
will cast sunshine over the labors of an ell
tire year, new and valued acquaintance
formed, over waters i'll steamboat rowing
and sailing and thrtv.two duckS-but Great
Tons of Glue what a job to pick them.
f0r 0ddtti0AH L9calS sec end ptge
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-11-17

Rev. Mr. Barb, the ncwly-choscn pastor of
St. Johns Lutheran church, this place, is cx-
pcctcd to arrive tomorrow (Frlda') and
occupy Mr. Ross +. Withcrow's dwelling on
W. Main.st.
Salvation Oil delights everybody. 1t can
be had of all druggists and dealers in mcdi-
cincs. 1t eradicates all pain by quickly re-
moving the cause. 1t cures neuralgia and
rheumatism. Price - cents.
When Noah was in the ark young Ham
was always playing tricks ON the old gentle
man. One day he told his sea tnring father
that there was water in the cellar and they
had all caught cold Then it dawn2d on
Noah that he had omitted to secure Il sup,
ply of DR.. Bulls cough Syrup.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-11-17
Notice to Taxpayers.

Notice is hereby given, the undersigned.
Collector for Frederick County, for the years
1886 and 1887 will visit EMMlTSBTRG on
MONDAY and TU ESDAY tie % and 29th
days OF November.
SABILLASNILLE on WEDNESDAY,
Nov. Both from 0 o,clocka. m, until O'Clock
on sad day.
evening Nov. 30th, aud on THURSDAY
December LIST, until O'Clock p. IN. All per
sons in arrears for 1887, are requested to
give the notice particular attention, as the
Taxes for said year must be closed without
delay.
j. WIN BAUGHMAN.
nov11 st. Collector for $50 e. 81.